Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'antifungal'

English Word: antifungal

Key Russian Translations:

• противогрибковый [prətʲɪvəɡrʲɪbˈkovɨj] - [Formal, Medical context]

Frequency: Medium (Common in medical and pharmaceutical discussions but not everyday conversation)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate, as it involves understanding Russian adjective declensions and medical terminology)

Pronunciation (Russian):

противогрибковый: [prətʲɪvəɡrʲɪbˈkovɨj]

Note on противогрибковый: The stress falls on the third syllable ("kov"), which can be tricky for learners due to the consonant clusters. Pronunciation may vary slightly in fast speech.

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Meanings and Usage:

Primary Meaning: Referring to substances or agents that inhibit or destroy fungi (e.g., in medicine or biology)

Translation(s) & Context:

• противогрибковый - Used in formal medical contexts, such as describing drugs or treatments for fungal infections.

Usage Examples:

• Этот крем является противогрибковым средством для лечения грибковых инфекций.

  This cream is an antifungal agent for treating fungal infections.

• Врачи часто прописывают противогрибковые препараты при дерматитах.

  Doctors often prescribe antifungal medications for dermatitis.

• Противогрибковый спрей помогает предотвратить рост плесени в ванных комнатах.

  The antifungal spray helps prevent mold growth in bathrooms.

• Исследования показали эффективность противогрибкового лака для ногтей.

  Studies have shown the effectiveness of antifungal nail polish.

• В лаборатории тестируют новые противогрибковые соединения для сельскохозяйственного использования.

  In the lab, they are testing new antifungal compounds for agricultural use.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Противогрибковый is an adjective in Russian and follows the standard adjective declension patterns. It agrees in gender, number, and case with the noun it modifies. This is a regular adjective, so it does not have irregular forms.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • антигрибковый - Similar, but less common; used interchangeably in some contexts.
  • грибковый ингибитор - More descriptive, often in scientific writing; implies a specific inhibitor.
• Antonyms:
  • грибковый - Refers to something related to fungi, e.g., promoting fungal growth.

Related Phrases:

• противогрибковый крем - Antifungal cream; commonly used in dermatology for skin infections.
• противогрибковые препараты - Antifungal medications; refers to a class of drugs in medical contexts.
• эффективное противогрибковое средство - Effective antifungal agent; often in product descriptions or reviews.

Usage Notes:

The Russian term "противогрибковый" directly corresponds to "antifungal" in English, primarily as an adjective in medical or scientific contexts. It is most appropriate in formal settings, such as healthcare discussions, and should agree with the noun it modifies (e.g., gender, number, case). When choosing between synonyms like "антигрибковый," opt for "противогрибковый" in standard Russian as it is more widely recognized. Be cautious with word order in sentences, as Russian often places adjectives before the noun, similar to English.

• In informal conversations, native speakers might simplify to "от грибка" (from fungus), but this is less precise.
• Grammar note: Always decline the adjective to match the noun's case for grammatical accuracy.

Common Errors:

One common error for English learners is failing to decline "противогрибковый" correctly, such as using the nominative form in all cases (e.g., saying "лечение противогрибковый инфекции" instead of "лечение противогрибковой инфекции"). Correct usage: The adjective must agree in case, e.g., "лечение противогрибковой инфекции" (genitive case). Another mistake is confusing it with "грибковый," which means the opposite—related to fungi—leading to semantic errors.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture and healthcare, antifungal treatments are particularly emphasized in regions with harsh climates, where fungal infections like athlete's foot are common due to wet conditions. Terms like "противогрибковый" reflect the influence of Soviet-era medical terminology, which prioritized practical, descriptive language in pharmaceuticals.

Related Concepts:

• антибиотик (antibiotic)
• противовирусный (antiviral)
• дезинфицирующий (disinfectant)